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=== Combat ===

A lure strikes by waiting patiently for a victim, then transforming back moments after being grabbed. If they transform themselves into the shape of a weapon, they use their tongues to imitate the grip of it so that their maws can enclose the victim's arm as quickly as possible. It subsequently attempts to use its tongue to deliver a paralytic enzyme, so they can safely have their way with their prey.

'''{{Anchor|Attach}} ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' To use this ability, a lure must hit with its [[SRD:Bite|bite]] attack. It can then attempt to start a [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] as a [[SRD:Free Action|free action]] without provoking an [[SRD:Attack of Opportunity|attack of opportunity]]. Alternatively, a lure may attempt to return to its normal form and attach when it is touched in some way by a creature while using its shape mimicry ability. In that case the lure deals damage as if having hit with its [[SRD:Bite|bite]] attack, and the creature may attempt a DC 14 [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Reflex]] saving throw to prevent the damage and release the lure before it attaches. This save is [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]-based and includes a +2 circumstance bonus.

When attached to a creature, the lure loses its [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] bonus to [[SRD:Armor Class|Armor Class]]. Due to the many barbed teeth that line the lure's maw, wrenching free from its [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] flays a creature's skin and deals damage to it as if the lure had hit it with its [[SRD:Bite|bite]] attack, unless that creature used an [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] check to escape the grapple. *A lure has a +8 racial bonus to [[SRD:Grapple|grapple]] checks while attached.

'''{{Anchor|Paralyze}} ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' A lure's tongue delivers a paralytic enzyme. When it hits a creature with its bite attack or deals damage to a creature while [[SRD:Grapple|grappling]], that creature becomes [[SRD:Paralyzed|paralyzed]] at the start of its next turn unless it succeeds on a DC 12 [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] saving throw. This save is [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]-based. A lure's paralysis lasts for 2d4 hours unless treated.

'''{{Anchor|Mimic Shape}} ([[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|Ex]]):''' A lure can assume the shape of any object roughly equal to its size. This object must be reasonably straightforward in shape and must lack moving parts that are more complex than a simple hinge, but may otherwise be made to show intricate detail and texturing. Possibilities include - but are not limited to - simple pieces of furniture like a chair, a jewelry box or a small chest, utility objects like large pans or platters, certain forms of art or tapestries like carpets and paintings or any non-[[SRD:Light Weapon|light]] weapon intended for [[SRD:Medium Size|Medium]] creatures. A [[SRD:Dagger|dagger]] would be too small, whereas something like an average door would be too large. Things like a [[SRD:Crossbow|crossbow]] or a lute are too intricate for a lure to mimic into. Lures often add creative patterning and detail to whatever object they choose to transform in, in order to make themselves look more interesting to would-be victims. A lure's body is hard and has a rough texture, no matter what appearance it might present. Regardless of its assumed form, a lure's weight always remains the same. Anyone who examines the lure can detect the ruse with a successful [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] check opposed by the lure’s [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] check. 

'''{{Anchor|Hoard}}:''' Oftentimes and when nothing prevents them from doing so, lures attempt to accumulate hoards in the same way most [[SRD:True Dragon|dragons]] do. This hoard is generally close by as the lure loathes venturing more than 100 feet away from it, and the lure often uses its [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] skill in order to hide it in some fashion.

'''Skills:''' **A lure has a +8 racial bonus on [[SRD:Climb Skill|Climb]] checks and may take 10 on such checks even when threatened or endangered. Furthermore, it has a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Disguise Skill|Disguise]] checks.


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Alignment	Usually chaotic neutral +
Author	Sulacu +
Challenge Rating	3 +
Environment	Underground +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Rated By	Franken Kesey + and MisterSinister +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Size	Tiny +
Subtype	Shapechanger +
Title	Lure +
Type	Aberration +